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Golden Plains High

Summary:

Golden Plains High School is a small public high school in Rexford, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 46 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school has some unique characteristics compared to nearby schools like Colby Senior High and Hoxie High.

One of Golden Plains High's key strengths is its very low student-teacher ratio of 6.1, significantly lower than the nearby Colby Public Schools (16.7) and Hoxie Community Schools (10.6). This suggests a more personalized learning environment for students. However, the school faces challenges in academic proficiency, with lower-than-state-average scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics, though it excels in Science. Additionally, Golden Plains High has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 49% to 74% over the past three years.

The school's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 18th out of 298 Kansas high schools in 2010-2011 to 167th out of 327 in 2022-2023. Addressing the academic gaps in Mathematics and English Language Arts, while leveraging the school's small size and diverse student population, could be key to improving overall outcomes at Golden Plains High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 335 School Street
       Rexford, KS  67753

(785) 687-3265

District: Golden Plains

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,281 Help


Feeder schools for Golden Plains High:

Elementary:    Golden Plains Elementary
Middle:    Golden Plains Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  6.0 Help
Number of students:  46

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.4%
Hispanic:
32.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Golden Plains High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Golden Plains High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.4%), Hispanic (32.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Plains High is 6. (See more...)
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Compare Golden Plains High employs 7.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Plains High is $19,281.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Golden Plains High

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Rank History for all students at Golden Plains High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 76.83 53rd 267 80.1%
2009 58.60 136th 291 53.3%
2010 16.15 274th 302 9.3%
2011 82.05 18th 298 94.0%
2012 59.25 160th 317 49.5%
2013 46.47 215th 323 33.4%
2015 59.30 128th 326 60.7%
2016 76.89 60th 313 80.8%
2017 51.12 144th 316 54.4%
2018 41.64 183rd 314 41.7%
2019 55.10 134th 325 58.8%
2022 55.30 134th 324 58.6%
2023 49.42 167th 327 48.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Plains High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.91 110th 228 51.8%
2023 57.31 85th 250 66.0%
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Rank History for White students at Golden Plains High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.00 145th 296 51.0%
2019 64.38 87th 306 71.6%
2022 61.12 92nd 307 70.0%
2023 60.99 100th 309 67.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Golden Plains High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1989 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1990 40 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 42
1991 39 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 42
1992 46 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1993 47 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1994 48 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1995 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1996 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1997 53 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 55
1998 53 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 55
1999 52 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 55
2000 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2001 54 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 56
2002 50 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 55
2003 50 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 55
2004 60 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 2 65
2005 60 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 2 65
2006 65 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 1 75
2007 64 0 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 76
2008 55 0 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 66
2009 50 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2010 50 0 0 21 0 0 1 0 72
2011 58 0 0 18 0 0 1 0 77
2012 49 0 0 15 0 0 1 0 65
2013 47 0 0 12 0 0 1 0 60
2014 45 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 58
2015 37 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 48
2016 40 0 0 12 0 0 1 0 53
2017 39 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 58
2018 41 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 58
2019 49 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 68
2020 44 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 61
2021 47 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 58
2022 46 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 65
2023 33 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 46
2024 31 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Golden Plains High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 45 9.0 5.0 0
1989 39 9.0 4.3 n/a
1990 42 9.7 4.3 0
1991 42 9.6 4.3 n/a
1992 49 7.4 6.6 n/a
1993 49 7.5 6.5 18.4
1994 49 9.6 5.1 16.3
1995 55 12.8 4.3 34.5
1996 55 12.8 4.3 34.5
1997 55 13.3 4.1 43.6
1998 55 9.4 5.9 34.5
1999 55 6.9 8.0 40
2000 57 5.6 10.2 47.4
2001 56 6.4 8.8 37.5
2002 55 4.9 11.2 50.9
2003 55 4.9 11.2 50.9
2004 65 8.0 8.1 44.4
2005 65 6.2 10.5 50.8
2006 75 6.2 12.1 47.3
2007 76 10.5 7.2 51.3
2008 66 7.0 9.4 45.5
2009 66 7.0 9.4 51.5
2010 72 7.7 9.3 54.2
2011 77 7.5 10.2 54.5
2012 65 8.8 7.3 50.8
2013 60 7.9 7.5 41.7
2014 58 8.2 7.0 43.1
2015 48 8.0 6.0 56.3
2016 53 8.0 6.6 52.8
2017 58 8.2 7.0 63.8
2018 58 7.4 7.8 60.3
2019 68 7.4 9.1 67.6
2020 61 7.4 8.2 73.8
2021 58 7.3 7.9 69
2022 65 7.4 8.7 49.2
2023 46 7.5 6.1 73.9
2024 46 7.6 6.0 78.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Golden Plains High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 45 9.0 5.0 0
1989 39 9.0 4.3 n/a
1990 42 9.7 4.3 0
1991 42 9.6 4.3 n/a
1992 49 7.4 6.6 n/a
1993 49 7.5 6.5 18.4
1994 49 9.6 5.1 16.3
1995 55 12.8 4.3 34.5
1996 55 12.8 4.3 34.5
1997 55 13.3 4.1 43.6
1998 55 9.4 5.9 34.5
1999 55 6.9 8.0 40
2000 57 5.6 10.2 47.4
2001 56 6.4 8.8 37.5
2002 55 4.9 11.2 50.9
2003 55 4.9 11.2 50.9
2004 65 8.0 8.1 44.4
2005 65 6.2 10.5 50.8
2006 75 6.2 12.1 47.3
2007 76 10.5 7.2 51.3
2008 66 7.0 9.4 45.5
2009 66 7.0 9.4 51.5
2010 72 7.7 9.3 54.2
2011 77 7.5 10.2 54.5
2012 65 8.8 7.3 50.8
2013 60 7.9 7.5 41.7
2014 58 8.2 7.0 43.1
2015 48 8.0 6.0 56.3
2016 53 8.0 6.6 52.8
2017 58 8.2 7.0 63.8
2018 58 7.4 7.8 60.3
2019 68 7.4 9.1 67.6
2020 61 7.4 8.2 73.8
2021 58 7.3 7.9 69
2022 65 7.4 8.7 49.2
2023 46 7.5 6.1 73.9
2024 46 7.6 6.0 78.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Golden Plains High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $19,281 (100.0%) $19,281

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Plains High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 134th of 325 High schoolsRanks 167th of 327 High schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Plains High)2517.6
 7.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Plains)2517.6
 7.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Golden Plains High)33.311.8
 21.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Golden Plains)33.311.8
 21.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Golden Plains High)3053.8
 23.8%
   11th Grade Science (Golden Plains)3053.8
 23.8%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6846
 32.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1913
 31.6%
Pacific Islander00
White4933
 32.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.6%73.9%
 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Plains High

In the 2023-24 school year, 46 students attended Golden Plains High.

Students at Golden Plains High are 67% White, 33% Hispanic.

Golden Plains High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Golden Plains Elementary
Middle : Golden Plains Middle


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